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Line-up Lessons – Gameweek 12 – Part Two

The fit-again Paul Pogba returns to Manchester United’s starting line-up as Jose Mourinho reverts to 4-2-3-1. Mauricio Pochettino rotates at wing-back once again for Spurs’ derby trip to Arsenal, while a new central support role allows Richarlison to net his first home goal for Watford.

Here’s the second of our Line-up Lessons articles – the first is here – assessing the teamsheets and formations from Gameweek 12, with one eye on what’s to come over the midweek European matches and the weekend.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Starting XI: Ryan; Bruno, Duffy, Dunk, Bong; Knockaert (Schelotto 84), Stephens, Propper, Izquierdo (March 74); Gross (Brown 84); Murray. Subs not used: Goldson, Hemed, Krul, Suttner.

  • What we saw: Given Brighton’s current form, it was no surprise to see Chris Hughton name an unchanged starting XI for Stoke City’s visit on Monday night. Pascal Gross was again used behind Glenn Murray in attack in a 4-4-1-1 formation.
  • What we learned: The Brighton side continues to remain very settled, with changes appearing unlikely for Saturday’s trip to Manchester United. Tomer Hemed offers a viable alternative to Murray in attack, but he, along with Solly March and Markus Suttner, are currently back-up options.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: None

Manchester United

Starting XI: De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Lindelof, Young; Matic; Rashford, Mata (Herrera 83), Pogba (Fellaini 70), Martial (Ibrahimovic 77); Lukaku. Subs not used: Romero, Rojo, Lingard, Shaw.

  • What we saw: Having used a three-man defence against their top six rivals, Jose Mourinho reverted to a 4-2-3-1 formation against Newcastle United. Juan Mata was recalled in the No 10 role, flanked by Anthony Martial (left) and Marcus Rashford (right). The fit-again Paul Pogba returned at the base of midfield, while Victor Lindelof started in central defence in the absence of injured duo Phil Jones and Eric Bailly. Mourinho switched to a 4-3-3 late on, with substitutes Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini joining Nemanja Matic in central midfield, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic made his first appearance of the season from the bench. The Swede was stationed as the lone striker, flanked by Romelu Lukaku (right) and Rashford (left).
  • What we learned: It was no surprise to see Mourinho return to his favoured 4-2-3-1 against weaker opposition. With a home clash against Brighton up next, he looks set to stick with the same system, although should Jones (thigh) or Bailly (knock) be available, the starts of Chris Smalling and Lindelof look at risk. Henrikh Mkhitaryan was omitted for “tactical reasons” but could be an option to return in the attacking midfield spots, as is Jesse Lingard. Mourinho’s team selection for the UEFA Champions League trip to FC Basel tomorrow night should provide some major clues as to his thinking for the weekend. It’s likely Ibrahimovic will continue his recovery from a serious knee injury with more minutes from the bench. Matteo Darmian, Daley Blind, Marcos Rojo and Luke Shaw provide back-up options in the full-back positions should Mourinho look to rotate.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, flanks, attacking midfield

Newcastle United

Starting XI: Elliot; Yedlin, Clark, Lejeune, Manquillo; Murphy, Shelvey, Hayden, Ritchie (Aarons 66); Joselu (Mitrovic 71), Gayle (Diame 77). Subs not used: Perez, Mbemba, Darlow, Gamez.

  • What we saw: Rafa Benitez kept faith in the 4-4-2 formation for the trip to Manchester United, but injuries to Jamaal Lascelles and Christian Atsu saw Ciaran Clark and Jacob Murphy handed starts. Clark joined Florian Lejeune in central defence, while Murphy was stationed on the right wing, with Matt Ritchie shifting across to the left. Rolando Aarons was handed his first appearance of the season in place of Ritchie, while Benitez switched to a defensive 4-5-1 late on, with Mohamed Diame sent on in place of Dwight Gayle to help bolster the midfield.
  • What we learned: After Gayle scored his first goal of the season, he is likely to retain his start for Saturday’s home meeting with Watford. Joselu’s place in the side may come under pressure from Aleksandar Mitrovic and Ayoze Perez, however. Isaac Hayden picked up his fifth yellow card of the season at Old Trafford so he will serve a one-match ban against the Hornets. Mikel Merino is expected to be in contention following a back injury, though if he misses out, Benitez may have to use Diame alongside Jonjo Shelvey in central midfield. Lascelles remains doubtful due to an ankle injury, so Clark is set to retain his start in central defence.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, central midfield, forwards

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster: Cedric Soares, Van Dijk, Hoedt, Bertrand: Romeu, Davis: Tadic (Austin 55), Boufal (Ward-Prowse 69), Redmond: Long (Gabbiadini 79). Subs not used: Yoshida, McCarthy, Hojbjerg, Targett.

  • What we saw: Despite falling to a 1-0 home defeat to Burnley using a 4-2-3-1 formation, Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino retained the same system for the trip to Liverpool. But he did hand a recall to Shane Long in place of Manolo Gabbiadini as the lone striker, while Wesley Hoedt was preferred to Maya Yoshida in central defence, as the two continue to alternate for the spot alongside Virgil van Dijk. Pellegrino’s first change saw Charlie Austin brought on for Dusan Tadic. Austin operated as the lone striker, with Long moving out to the right. Saints ended the match in more of a conventional 4-4-2, with Gabbiadini joining Austin up front, while fellow substitute James Ward-Prowse took over on the right side of midfield.
  • What we learned: Following another defeat, and another blank, Pellegrino could make changes in attack for Sunday’s home encounter against Everton. Gabbiadini and Austin are viable options up front, while Ward-Prowse may push for a place in the attacking midfield spots. But Oriol Romeu will serve a one-match suspension against the Toffees, so Pellegrino will be desperate for Mario Lemina to return following an ankle injury, If fit, he could join Steven Davis at the base of midfield, with Ward-Prowse and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg other options. After playing 180 minutes for Japan over the international break, Yoshida will push for a recall in central defence at the expense of Hoedt.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, central midfield, flanks, attacking midfield, forwards

Stoke City

Starting XI: Grant; Zouma, Shawcross, Wimmer, Pieters; Fletcher, Allen; Diouf, Shaqiri (Crouch 73), Ramadan Sobhi; Choupo-Moting. Subs not used: Haugaard, Berahino, Martins Indi, Adam, Afellay, Jese.

  • What we saw: Mark Hughes was forced into making one change for the trip to Brighton, with Lee Grant replacing the injured Jack Butland in goal. Otherwise, the Potters boss kept faith in the 3-4-2-1 system, with Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting again used as the lone striker. The introduction of Peter Crouch for Xherdan Shaqiri did see the Cameron international move to the right of the front three, allowing Crouch to operate as a central target man.
  • What we learned: The Stoke line-up is now starting to become established, and changes are likely to be at a minimum for Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace. Bruno Martins Indi currently appears down the pecking order in central defence, while Ramadan Sobhi has made three consecutive starts, and may continue to be favoured over Jese Rodriguez.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Central defenders

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski; Naughton, Mawson, Fernandez, Olsson; Dyer, Clucas, Fer (Ki Sung-yeung 70), Sanches; Ayew (Bony 46), Abraham (Narsingh 82). Subs not used: Nordfeldt, van der Hoorn, Carroll, Routledge.

  • What we saw: Paul Clement opted for a 4-3-3 formation against Burnley, handing recalls to the fit-again Martin Olsson and Renato Sanches. Olsson slotted in at left-back, allowing Sam Clucas to move into midfield, where he was joined by Sanches. At half-time, Clement decided to bring on Wilfried Bony in place of Jordan Ayew, seeing the Swans switch to more of a 4-4-2. The Ivorian joined Tammy Abraham up front, while Sanches moved more onto the left side of midfield. Then after Abraham was forced off with a back injury, Clement reverted to 4-3-3, with Nathan Dyer (left) and substitute Luciano Narsingh (right) flanking Bony, seeing Sanches move back into a central role.
  • What we learned: Abraham’s back injury will be assessed ahead of Saturday’s home meeting with AFC Bournemouth. If he were to be ruled out, Bony is likely to come back into the side as the central striker. Should the Chelsea loanee be passed fit, he and Bony could combine up front, perhaps either in a 4-4-2 or a 4-1-2-1-2 system. Ayew could make way, unless he is deployed in a No 10 role. Dyer’s starting role may also be under threat should there be a change in formation, although he and Narsingh would be strong contenders to get the nod in a 4-3-3 if Abraham is unavailable. Tom Carroll was dropped last weekend, but he will push for a return in central midfield. Ki sung-yeung is the more likely to be recalled, though, given that he may have missed out last weekend due to playing 180 minutes for South Korea over the break.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, flanks, forwards

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Lloris; Sanchez, Dier, Vertonghen; Trippier, Sissoko, Dembele (Winks 62), Davies; Eriksen, Alli (Son Heung-min 75); Kane (Llorente 75). Subs not used: Vorm, Foyth, Aurier, Walker-Peters.

  • What we saw: Mauricio Pochettino opted for a 3-3-3-1 system for the north London derby, with Dele Alli fit to return at the tip of a midfield diamond. Moussa Sissoko (right) and Christian Eriksen (left) were stationed either side, with Mousa Dembele operating at the base of the diamond. Ben Davies and Kieran Trippier were preferred to Danny Rose and Serge Aurier in the wing-back positions. But Alli and Harry Kane were both withdrawn with 15 minutes remaining, with both players lacking match sharpness, having only returned to full training last Thursday.
  • What we learned: With Spurs already qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League, Pochettino may rest some of his leading players against Borussia Dortmund tonight. Kane and Alli, in particular, seem set to be omitted, or at least have their minutes managed. Spurs host West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, so Son Heung-min (who has started Spurs’ last five home league matches) could push for a recall if Pochettino opts for a more attacking 4-2-3-1 formation. Eric Dier and Harry Winks would then be options to start in central midfield, while if Rose and Aurier start tonight, Davies and Trippier both appear likely to retain their berths on Saturday.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Wing-backs/full-backs, central midfield, attacking midfield

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Mariappa, Kabasele, Britos; Femenia (Holebas 86), Hughes (Pereyra 84), Doucoure, Cleverley, Zeegelaar; Richarlison, Gray (Carrillo 90). Subs not used: Karnezis, Prodl, Capoue, Okaka.

  • What we saw: Marco Silva opted for a change in system for the home clash against West Ham United, deciding upon a 3-4-2-1 formation. Adrian Mariappa was recalled as part of a three-man backline, while Marvin Zeegelaar was handed his Premier League debut at left wing-back at the expense of Jose Holebas. Will Hughes and Richarlison occupied the attacking midfield positions behind lone striker Andre Gray. Kiko Femenia was forced off with a knock late on, and was replaced by Holebas in a straight swap.
  • What we learned: Silva again showcased his ability to change between different formations, although the move to a three-man backline may well have been to cater for the threat of Andy Caroll. So, despite gaining the three points, we could see another change from Silva for the Gameweek 13 visit to Newcastle. Roberto Pereyra earned some minutes on Saturday following recent injury, while Andre Carrillo should now be refreshed after international exertions with Peru; both could be viable starters for Saturday’s trip to Newcastle in either a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3. In defence, Sebastian Prodl also returned from injury to be named on the bench, and he will now push for a starting role. Daryl Janmaat was a surprise absentee from the matchday squad on Sunday, but he or Holebas provide options to come in on the right side of defence should Femenia’s injury rule him out.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right wing-back/right-back, central defenders, flanks, attacking midfield

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Foster; Hegazi, McAuley, Evans; Phillips (McClean 84), Livermore, Barry, Krychowiak (Yacob 46), Gibbs; Rodriguez (Burke 70); Rondon. Subs not used: Myhill, Nyom, Brunt, Robson-Kanu.

  • What we saw: Tony Pulis opted to deploy a 3-5-1-1 formation against Chelsea for what turned out to be his final match in charge of the Baggies. He used Jay Rodriguez just behind lone striker Salomon Rondon, while Matt Phillips was handed a recall as a right wing-back. Pulis’ side ended the match with substitutes Oliver Burke and James McClean flanking central striker Rondon.
  • What we learned: Following the sacking of Pulis yesterday, Gary Megson will take charge for Saturday’s trip to Wembley to face Spurs. Megson may well continue with a back three, then, while Allan Nyom could return at right wing-back. Claudio Yacob provides a possible alternative in central midfield, while McClean, Burke and Chris Brunt are all options should the caretaker manager consider starting with two wide players. Hal Robson-Kanu in the main alternative in attack.

Current Status: Very Unsettled
Risk Areas: All Positions

West Ham United

Starting XI: Hart; Zabaleta, Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Kouyate, Noble, Obiang; Arnautovic (Masuaku 74), Carroll (Sakho 65), Lanzini. Subs not used: Adrian, Fernandes, Rice, Quina, Martinez.

  • What we saw: In his first match in charge, David Moyes went with a 4-3-3 formation for the trip to Watford. Pablo Zabaleta returned from his one-match ban to start at right-back while, having played as part of a back three in previous matches, Cheikhou Kouyate was restored to a central midfield role. Manuel Lanzini (left) and Marko Arnautovic (right) flanked central striker Andy Carroll. The Hammers ended the match in more of a 4-2-3-1, with substitute Arthur Masuaku, who replaced the injured Arnautovic, stationed on the left wing. Lanzini moved into a No 10 role, with Kouyate operating on the right.
  • What we learned: With a short turnaround ahead of Friday night’s home meeting with Leicester City, the likes of Jose Fonte (knock), Michail Antonio (rib) remain doubts. Andre Ayew missed the 2-0 defeat due to illness but could be in the frame to face the Foxes. Should they be available, Ayew or Antonio could be possible replacements for Arnautovic, with the Austrian expected to be sidelined with a hand injury. If fit, Fonte will challenge Angelo Ogbonna for a starting spot in central defence. Edimilson Fernandes is the main alternative in central midfield, while Diafra Sakho provides another option in attack, possibly alongside Carroll if Moyes considers starting with two strikers.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, central midfield, flanks, forwards

948 Comments Post a Comment
  1. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Niasse 🙁

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I don't own him but it actually spoils my transfer plans for next week

      1. FantasyFootballSprout
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I actually ditched Abraham for him so I have the money to upgrade to Pogba next week.

      2. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I have him but at least it means I get to play RLC this week.

    2. red forever
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      On the positive side he might fall in price and be even cheaper soon

      1. emodabi
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        what happened to Niasse, is he suspended?

  2. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    I plan on bringing Morata in for Aguero next week. If Aguero plays the majority of the game tonight, would I be best off just making the move this week?

    1. Scout Pics
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Who knows

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I know no one knows the outcome but on the face of it, would it look like the best way to go even with a difficult fixture for Morata?

    2. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      absolutely. and visa versa if aguero doesn't play tonight

  3. Scout Pics
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Niasse to Abraham for a -4?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      😆

    2. FantasyFootballSprout
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Can’t tell whether this is sarcasm or not but don’t do that. Madness.

  4. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    3 game ban is it?

    1. Scout Pics
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Two

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        And isn't one of them a cup game?

        1. FPL ZB
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          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          surely its prem this weekend and prem next midweek?

          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Got the date all wrong whoops

  5. Gw287
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    If you could only have 2 from now to Christmas.
    Pogba
    Hazard
    Eriksen
    Salah
    Sané

    1. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Haz, Salah

    2. Scout Pics
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Salah
      Sané

    3. Man Getting Hit By Football
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Salah & Sane. The rest have viable forward options.

    4. ewangri
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Salah ans Sane for me

    5. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I have Hazard, Eriksen and Salah. Would consider Erik > Sane, as will shortly be without city attacking cover following planned Jesus > Morata switch.

    6. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Salah
      Hazard

  6. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Next GW Team - Captain and right order of team okay ?

    Elliot
    Walker Jones Daniels
    Sterling Richarlison Salah RLC
    Kaku(C) Kane Jesus

    Subs: Fabianski, Mee, Tarroll, Mbemba

    1. Ode
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Tough call but I would play Fab instead of Elliot. A bit 50/50 though

      1. Ode
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Otherwise gtg

        1. HD7
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks for feedback. Reason is Newcastle have still a lil better defence than Swanse at home and Bournemouth are hitting on form and will probably score away to Swansea...

  7. Ode
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Azpilicueta should get rotated less than Alonso in the busy fixture schedule, am I wrong?

    1. Alnair
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on whether Conte is willing to play Moses/Zappacosta on the left.

    2. J T
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      He doesn’t get rotated, he’s played the most minutes out of every player we have this season and last season

    3. Gommy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Albeit without European football last season, Azpi has proven is stamina/fitness to Conte by playing every single minute of teh Premier League last season.

      With that in mind, along with the hope of CL qualification being resolved swiftly, Azpi has a great chance of not being rotated at all, in my opinion.

  8. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    don't own CM
    don't own niasse
    nothing to moan about, sad times

    1. LAMELA_AND_CONSUELA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe you have Kane at least:)

  9. FleckyT
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Salah & Loftus (0.7 itb) OR Pogba & Zaha (0.0 itb)

    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      You need salah

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

    3. Scout Pics
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

    5. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      a

    6. Jonny JAB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Salah's a beast and the only liverpool option I'd consider, but how often will you be playing RLC? IMO Pogba (if he continues to perform as he did upon returning from injury) and Zaha will return more points if playing both together than just Salah and RLC on the bench.

      Currently looking at bringing Pogba in alongside Salah myself!

    7. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Salah and Loftus

  10. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Pogba or Martial?
    Please help.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Pogba any day of the week, twice on Sundays.

    2. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Martial if he starts regular for me. Probably best value player in game as he will take pens too when Mata not on pitch

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Chances are Pogba is the main pen taker.

        1. Yozzer
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Really? Didn't know that

        2. captaincuddles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          This

    3. ewangri
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Pogba

  11. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Repost for more input 1 FT 0.0 ITB

    Do I?

    A. Stones -> Monreal
    B. Stones -> Moreno, save 1M to spend elswhere next GW
    C. Other?

    Fabianski
    Jones Mee Daniels
    D.Silva GroB Salah Richarlison
    Jesus Kane Vardy

    Elliot T.Carroll Stones D.Luiz

  12. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Pogba is a no brainer from GW17 onwards but would you get him for Sterling already this GW? Chances are he will be 8.5 by GW17 while Sterling seems to be on a downward spiral.

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I am doing it this week.

      I can totally see Sterling be rotated several times over the next 4 matches for Man City.

    2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Probably do it after Hudds (A) for City, pending no injuries

  13. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Who is the penalty taker for Crystal Palace?
    Please help.

    1. FPL_Hazards
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Christian Benteke

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        lol

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Milo-something-vic

    3. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Milo

    4. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      milivojevic

    5. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Milivojevic. 😀

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        And I really have no idea how did I end up bringing him in 😮

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          You were probably overthinking...

    6. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      lolojevic

    7. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      mighty Serb

  14. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    really frustrated with my team at the moment, got rid of stones with my FT, was planning on it in a few weeks time but was forced by injury

    hoping Jones shows signs of recovery this week, if not he’ll need replacing

    then there’s aguero and niasse

    plan to leave as is on off chance kun starts or would you take a hit for morata?

    Elliot
    Daniels, azpi, Jones
    Salah, sane, Silva, RLC, richarlison
    Kane, kun

    Pope // ward (niasse/mbemba)

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      if signs by end of the week are that one of Jones/kun won’t start then I can live with ward coming on

      But if both i’m going to have a non-player - so will morata be worth the hit, would need a goal

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        What happened to Niasse? Was planning on getting.him in.for Kun to free up shitloads of funds

        1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          banned 2 games

          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            *Probably banned 🙂

  15. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    IF(!) we were to assume the below (and let's say we can), holding Aguero is surely the right call?

    FEY: Kun
    hud: Jesus
    SOT: Kun
    WHU: Kun

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      depends on how Kane and morata do and how strong your resolve is.

      if he’s benched vs Huddersfield and Kane and morata both blank then it would be tempting to hold and maybe move Kane out instead

      But I’m fed up of the rotation head ache
      thinking more and more I may end up with kaku and morata

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Kane + Morata for me

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Hard to tell.. also cup games in between.. so might be

      FEYE: Kun
      Hud: Kun
      Cup: Jesus
      SOT: Kun

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Cant see why Kun shouldnt play two weeks in a row

      2. Rik Waller
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        There's no cup game between Hud and Sot

    3. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      That's 2 games where a 11.6 player hasn't played 90 mins whilst other players are scoring

      If he starts tonight he's out my team

  16. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Guardiola has stated that he wont play Jesus and Aguero at the same time before Mendy is back.. do we reckon, that the one of Aguero or Jesus who dont start tonight, will play next week? And who do you think will start tonight?

    1. LAMELA_AND_CONSUELA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Kun

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Taking a punt.on him in my Fantasy UCL team

  17. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Can Arsenal keep Cs This weekend ?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      yeah

    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I think they can...

    3. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      yes

  18. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    *Stones ->
    A) Monreal
    B) Jones
    C) Cheaper 4.5 defender?

    Elliot Krul
    Stones* Ward Daniels Duffy Mbemba
    Salah Silva Richarlison Choupo Loftus-Cheek
    Kane Morata Lukaku

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      (Jones if fit)

    2. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B if fit else what about Mustafi?

    3. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

  19. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Is this worth -4 chaps?

    Laca Ritchie ➡ KDB Wilson or Murray

    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      With wilson yea

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Just not convinced after one hatty and injury prone

    2. Chris_H
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Not this week if it includes Murray, i'd be tempted to save given next week's GW is a midweek-er, I kinda regret selling Laca

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Regret selling him? Even though he gets points lately, never completes 90 min

        1. Chris_H
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Kane fails grate! I've missed all his hauls so far this season

    3. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No, why do you want KDB? hazard is better for slightly more and Silva slightly worse but for a lot less? also sane may be pretty nailed for a while according to peps comments?

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I just feel he will start to haul now

        1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          fair enough go with your gut

      2. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        This.. rather have sane or haz

    4. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me, straight Ritchie to Gross?

    5. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      It's worth -4 alone to lose ritchie

  20. Ungaio
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Pickford
    Alonso Ward Daniels
    Richarlison Silva Sterling Salah
    Lukaku Kane Joselu

    Elliot Wimmer Carroll Duffy

    1 ft 0.9 itb Save?

  21. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    WC is as follows, with the Niasse news is it worth ripping up and starting again?

    DDG / Elliot

    Daniels / Kompany / Alonso / Dunk / Moreno

    Sane / Richarlison / Pogba / Salah / RLC

    Kane / Morata / Niasse

    Cheers,

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Kompany?

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      no i’d keep as is, you won’t need him until Christmas rolls around as the rest of your sqaud are pretty nailed

      one question though why kompany over otamendi? he’s older and just back from injury and more likely to be rotated

      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        but apart from that I really like the aquad

        1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          *squad

        2. ShaunGoater123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks.

          Mainly as ML rival has Otamendi and wanted someone different. Kompany also captain so i don't think he'll be rotated for league games and also has the odd goal in him

          1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            I would stick with otamendi, kompany won’t outscore him imo and if so only by a few points, not worth the risk for me

            1. ShaunGoater123
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              yeah a good point.

              I also had a jig around and could potentially have speroni, walker & cahill instead of elliot, Kompany & alonso

  22. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    If Kane blanks vs West Brom, will you sell or keep?

    1. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      sell for morata

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Keep

    3. Chris_H
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Looking at the fixtures I would still probably keep, only other viable big hitters up front are Lukaku and Morata

    4. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      keep but only because I have other fires to put out

      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        but I may avoid the armband for now

      2. b✪mber
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Is there really a bigger fire than a misfiring/uncaptionable 12.8M.

        1. b✪mber
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          ?

  23. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Elliot over Fab
    RLC over Mee
    for next week?

  24. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Quick check. What do we think of Fernadinho?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Stay away

    2. Chris_H
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I like, we're unlikely to triple up on City elsewhere and better than other 5m mids

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Completely disagree.. pep has stated thatto he wont play jesus and aguero together until Mendy is back.. which means the sane/sterling double up looks very tasty.. throw in a city defender and boom.. you got all spots filled up.. fernandinho is a useless fantasy asset.. rather have RLC

    3. LAMELA_AND_CONSUELA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Viable option at 5th slot

  25. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Who do you reckon will play tonight?

    Kun or Jesus? Hate these early games

    1. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      aguero

  26. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Any suggestions on what to do with this lot?
    Not sure on Aguero and if I get rid I'd like Hazard and Sane in there LT.

    Team:

    Elliot
    Alonso | Jones | Daniels
    Salah | Alli | Richarlison | RLC
    Kane | Aguero | Abraham

    Foster | Groß | Mee | Mariappa

    1FT 1.2ITB

    Thanks

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero to Morata (probs next GW)
      Can get Haz or Sane for Alli with current funds?

      When you have a luxury transfer/willing to take a hit foster should go too 🙂

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah true, I think should keep Alli for West Brom at home?
        It all depends on whether Aguero starts this weekend or not.

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah that's fair enough. Can always roll it to do a mini-WC this week 🙂

        2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Might have to play one of Gross/Mee if Abraham out though

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Yes this is true. Thanks for your thoughts.
            Will see who plays upfront for City tonight if that's anything to go by.

  27. premierglaser
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on what to do? 2 FT, 0 ITB. Need salah somehow...

    Pope - Elliott
    Alonso - Jones - Daniels - Mee - 3.9
    Sterling - Zaha -- Choupo -- Richarlison - RLC
    Aguero - Kane - Morata

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      only way I can see you getting salah in is by ditching kun or kane

    2. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      See how many minutes Aguero gets tonight. He could be the player to downgrade to fund Salah.

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        This

    3. Gommy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      You are realistically resigned to changing Sterling if you are only looking to use 2FT. It looks like 3 transfers to upgrade any of your other midfielders.

      Here are two options that I think fit within your budget and restrict transfers to 2 only:

      Alonso > Christiansen
      Sterling > Salah

      or

      Aguero > Vardy
      Sterling > Salah

    4. Gommy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Whatever you do, do not ditch Kane

      Personally, I think it will be time to do ditch Richarlison considering their upcoming fixtures. Although, it would mean a 4 point hit to bring Salah for him.

  28. fplking14
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Pope
    Duffy Jones Lowton
    Surman Salah Richarlison Sane
    Aguero(VC) Kane(C) Morata

    Elliot RLC Francis Mason

    VC will be Sane if Aguero starts tonight and if Jones is injured I will transfer him or Francis out.

    G2G?

  29. Carcaju
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Stones to Otamendi is the obvious transfer right?

    1. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      yes, but wait after today's game

      1. Carcaju
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks! I'll wait, I'm just afraid that Stones will drop or Otamendi rise..

  30. Ëð
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Elliot
    Otamendi, Daniels, Simpson
    Salah, Silva, Eriksen, Richarlison
    Aguero, Kane, Abraham

    Pope, Ward, Mariappa, Carroll

    1FT, £0.2 ITB

    G2G this week?? Or should I wait and see how many minutes Aguero gets tonight?